Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines take a look at Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea and the impressive start she has had at the club. Who are her biggest selection headaches and how has she put her stamp on Emma Hayes’ legacy? Who could be the next Arsenal boss and has Renee Slegers done enough to get the job full-time? Ellen and Jen give their thoughts on what kind of manager is needed at the club and give an insight into Nick Cushing who is one possible candidate to replace Jonas Eidevall....

Could Nottingham Forest get to Europe & as Edu leaves Arsenal what’s next for Mikel Arteta? Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Rory Smith and Shay Given as they focus on Forest, who are third in the Premier League table - their highest league position since the early stages of the 98/99 season. They ask where it is going right for the club – especially after the news that Edu has resigned from his Sporting Director role at Arsenal, with multiple reports saying he is to join the...

David Moyes is on the pod to talk Manchester United, Rúben Amorim and West Ham. Darren Fletcher is also joined by Nigel Reo-Coker as Man Utd draw with Chelsea. Hear from Ruud van Nistelrooy – what does the future hold for him? Twists and turns in the title race as Liverpool now lead with Man City, Arsenal and Aston Villa all dropping points. And Nottingham Forest are up to third! 02:10 Man Utd in a strange situation 15:15 Ruud van Nistelrooy post-Chelsea 16:55 Does Ruud have a future at Old...

Spurs winger Brennan Johnson talks form, influences, Son Heung-min & Ange Postecoglou. He discusses how comfortable he feels now he is in his second season at Tottenham Hotspur and his drive to win the club their first deomstic trophy since 2008.

Don Hutchison, Nigel Reo Coker & Glenn Murray join Darren Fletcher to look ahead to another busy weekend in the Premier League. The team discuss the appointment of Rúben Amorim from Lisbon club Sporting to Manchester United and what identity he will bring to the club. Euro 2016 winner with Portugal Jose Fonte drops by to share his insight on Amorim and how he will approach managing United. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher joins the team and gives his thoughts on the new United boss....

John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle and Rafa Honigstein. How good a fit is Ruben Amorim to Manchester United, and how good are Barcelona? The Sporting Lisbon boss looks set to complete his move to Manchester, but will he be able to emulate his success in Portugal in the Premier League? Barcelona, fresh off a week that saw them score 13 goals and only concede two – the last four scored against bitter rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico – are six points clear at the top of...

Steve Crossman is joined by ESPN Senior Writer Mark Ogden to reflect on Manchester United’s 5-2 win over Leicester City in the League Cup. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s time in charge gets off to a good start, but how close is Ruben Amorim to taking over? After hearing from van Nistelrooy himself, Steve chats to Leon Osman about Spurs’ win over Manchester City, and then to Alan Shearer and Ian Dennis about Newcastle United’s 2-0 win over Chelsea to progress to the quarter-finals. We then hear from...

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff talk EFL, Ballon d’Or and FA Cup. They’re joined by Colchester United striker Lyle Taylor. Borja Sainz is leading the Championship scoring charts with Norwich. Sunderland go five points clear at the top. Will Northampton’s Mitch Pinnock remember his lucky shinpads when they face Kettering Town in the FA Cup? Kettering boss Richard Lavery joins the pod LIVE. And Ian Holloway makes a surprise return to management at League Two Swindon. 00:25 Jobi loses a bet with...

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie look back on the international break. They reflect on a win for England with goals from Grace Clinton & Leah Williamson, plus hear from manager Sarina Wiegman on the Lionesses’ win. Plus, on a great night for all of the home nations, they reflect on success for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the Euro 2025 play-offs, with Ceri Holland, scorer of Wales’ winner joining to reflect on their win. Time Codes: 01:50 – England reflections 13:55 –...

Ruben Amorim to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss? Peter Schmeichel, Chris Sutton, and Mark Ogden join Alistair Bruce-Ball to discuss who will take the Man Utd job. Reports are suggesting that United are in talks with Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim. Speaking on Monday, Amorim said he wasn’t expecting questions about the vacant United position and wasn’t prepared to talk about his future. Should United legend and now-interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy be a candidate following...

Erik ten Hag is sacked by Manchester United, so what was the Dutchman’s downfall at Old Trafford? Where did it go wrong, why has the decision been made now? Who do they look to next, as for now Ruud van Nistelrooy takes the job on an interim basis? And what are INEOS’ grand plans for the future of Manchester United? Darren Fletcher is joined by Robbie Savage and BBC Sport Football Reporter Simon Stone as they dissect the breaking news, and look at where the club goes next.

Liverpool & Arsenal draw, Man City lead the way & pressure builds on ten Hag as Man Utd lose. Darren Fletcher is joined by Nigel Reo-Coker and Paul Robinson. Hear from Erik ten Hag after defeat at West Ham. Catch up with Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta after the 2-2 at the Emirates. How likely are Man City to win the title? And can Nottingham Forest sustain a push for Europe? 00:45 Officials getting in the way? 02:10 Manchester United lose at West Ham 04:10 Erik ten Hag: The best team...

Southampton boss Russell Martin talks life as manager, tactics and stubbornness. Still without a win this season, Russell talks about what three points could do for his side and whether or not he will stick to his guns tactically. Plus, how did growing up with five brothers influence his love of the game and who inspired and influenced his management style?

As title contenders Arsenal and Liverpool go head-to-head, who will prevail on Sunday at the Emirates? And can Julen Lopetegui's West Ham deepen Manchester United's woes? Ben Haines previews the action with the help of Nigel Reo-Coker and Don Hutchison. They look at whether Arsenal can overcome injuries and suspensions against Arne Slot's league leaders. And the panel examine why West Ham have struggled in the early weeks of the season. TIMECODES 1:00 Liverpool's run of form 8:45 Arsenal's...

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Mina Rzouki to reflect on this week's Champions League action. The team discuss Barcelona's comprehensive victory over Bayern Munich, as well as Real Madrid's 'inevitable' comeback against Borussia Dortmund. The panel also touch on Juventus and PSG dropping points, before welcoming Patrick Kluivert to discuss El Clásico this weekend. Timecodes: 2:55 Barcelona's win over Bayern and Raphinha's hat-trick 13:45 Real Madrid's comeback...

Hear from Liverpool's Arne Slot, Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Celtic's Brendan Rodgers on Wednesday's Champions League matches. Plus Fenerbahce's Jose Mourinho faces Manchester United. Steve Crossman is joined by former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin, former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha and correspondent John Murray to react to a good night of Champions League action for the British teams. Conor McNamara reflects on Manchester City’s performance, while John Bennett has the latest...

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are joined by former QPR and Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth. Both of his former clubs are on the agenda with QPR struggling in the Championship and Wycombe flying in League One. Chairboys captain Jack Grimmer joins the pod to reunite with his old gaffer. Also, Cardiff and Cambridge turn things around, Burton sack Mark Robinson and Port Vale fly to the top of League Two. 02:20 Gareth keen to get back in 04:15 A$AP Rocky on the way to Tranmere Rovers? 08:05 ‘No plans’...

Kelly Cates presents reaction as Aston Villa go top of the Champions League table after beating Bologna 2-0 to record their third win in a row in the competition. Hear from Lee Blakeman at Villa Park, alongside The Athletic's reporter Jacob Tanswell. Also on the podcast, Ian Dennis, Chris Sutton and Matthew Upson react to Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, before looking ahead to Wednesday night's commentary game between RB Leipzig and Liverpool. Timecodes: 00:30 - Aston Villa 2-0...

Ellen White, Jen Beattie and Ben Haines talk international football with Fran Kirby as England prepare for friendlies against Germany and South Africa. Ben sat down with Fran who spoke about what life has been like since leaving Chelsea and joining Brighton and also chats the Euros next summer in Switzerland. Ellen and Jen are joined by former teammate Caroline Weir who has recently returned from an ACL injury, just in time for crucial Euro qualifiers with Scotland. Caroline shares how her...

Man City leave it late at Wolves, Arsenal lose ground & Liverpool stay top. Rory Smith, Andros Townsend and Chris Sutton assess the title race after an eventful weekend. There was huge controversy at Molineux after John Stones headed home a stoppage-time winner to keep the pace with Liverpool. Hear from Wolves manager Gary O’Neil on whether referees have unconscious biases, and get the panel’s thoughts on the debate. Liverpool come out on top against Chelsea at Anfield, adding to Arne...

Arne Slot’s Liverpool pass Chelsea test & John Stones grabs winner for Man City. Hear from Stones as Rick Edwards, Nigel Reo-Coker and Everton goalkeeper Asmir Begović discuss the Premier League weekend. Goalkeepers are a hot topic – do Chelsea need better than Robert Sánchez? Did Bernardo Silva impede Wolves’ José Sá? And do Arsenal’s lack of discipline hold them back in the title race? 03:20 Liverpool stand up to Chelsea test 06:40 Do Chelsea need a better goalkeeper? 09:05 Are we...

Riccardo Calafiori speaks to Roman Kemp about his career so far. They chat about life before Arsenal, growing up wanting to become a footballer and a lengthy knee injury at the age of 16. He talks about his relationship with Daniele De Rossi and Jorginho who encouraged him to join Arsenal. Plus, he opens up on the conversations he had with Mikel Arteta ahead of joining the club, and how his style of play has helped him to see the game differently.

Don Hutchison, Kevin Nolan & Paul Robinson join Aaron Paul to look ahead to another busy weekend in the Premier League. The team discuss whether Chelsea is Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s first big test and is it win or bust for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag? Plus the panel talk the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England head coach and what that means for the Premier League. Forest Captain Ryan Yates also drops by and gives an insight into what it’s like to be captain and what is...

Thomas Tuchel is the new England head coach, but how did his early career in Germany influence his coaching style? The Euro Leagues team of Steve Crossman, Rafa Honigstein, Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague look at his early days as a coach at Mainz. They also examine how his time as a player for Ulm influenced his coaching career. Julien tells us about his meeting with Paul Pogba, who's looking to restart his playing career following a doping ban. And we hear from Ashley Coffey, the...